City

Wingate, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,439Population
💰$71,115Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂27.5Median Age
🏠$212,400Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 23.9%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White50.0%
Hispanic19.1%
Black23.9%
Asian1.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
29%
25–44
18%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma325 (7.5%)
HS Graduate1,306 (30.3%)
Some College585 (13.6%)
Associates908 (21.1%)
Bachelors389 (9%)
Graduate Degree793 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 7.5%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS7.5%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,115 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,400 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units2,891
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Wingate, NC

Wingate is a city in North Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,439 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.5 years.

Economically, Wingate is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,115 is near the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wingate is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wingate is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 50.0%.

Wingate, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Wingate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28174 9,439 $71,115 $212,400 $1,069 6.2% 27.5% 73.5%